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president obama reiterated u.s. support for japan today. >> like all americans i continue to be heartbroken by the images of devastation in japan. i know all of you young and old have been watching the full magnitude of this tragedy unfold i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan who are some of our closest friends and allies. i've said directly to the prime minister of japan that the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple did sasers and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> rose: joining me by phone from japan, from sendai, cnn's anna coren, she has been covering the devastation from the epicenter, sendai city. i am pleased to have her on this broadcast this evening. thank you. >> rose: you're very welcome, charlie. >> rose: tell me what we should know about the situation on the ground? >> well, we've been a little north of sendai in the last couple days and that's where we've seen mass devastation on an enormo
president obama reiterated u.s. support for japan today. >> like all americans i continue to be heartbroken by the images of devastation in japan. i know all of you young and old have been watching the full magnitude of this tragedy unfold i want to reiterate america's support for the people of japan who are some of our closest friends and allies. i've said directly to the prime minister of japan that the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from...
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finally, u.s. controller general david walker who served under both republican and democratic administrations has said, "what threatens the ship are large known and growing structural deficits. spending more money than you make is irresponsible." that is what washington has done, spend, sinking our fiscal ship deeper and deeper each year. we saw a drastic swing in november. hoosiers and americans united together in a joined purpose that all representatives repair our fiscal health that's been destroyed by policies. they called for a change in course. they called for bold action today to preserve our country for tomorrow. they realize that the stakes are too high to ignore or delay addressing our fiscal challenges. hoosiers family and businesses, local communities, states, and other entities across indiana and the country had to make sacrifices to trim their budget. they are now calling for congress to do the same. mr. president, we cannot succeed unless we, together, republicans and democrats, agre
finally, u.s. controller general david walker who served under both republican and democratic administrations has said, "what threatens the ship are large known and growing structural deficits. spending more money than you make is irresponsible." that is what washington has done, spend, sinking our fiscal ship deeper and deeper each year. we saw a drastic swing in november. hoosiers and americans united together in a joined purpose that all representatives repair our fiscal health...
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we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with our program. a strong focus on developing a truly world-class system, of which we can be proud of part of our system. opportunities for private sectors to be part come up with a transit-oriented development, one of the many focuses that we hope will come out of the station development. we do have to have that. we also have to have an amazing work force. that we want to make sure we secure and move forward, working hand-in-hand with many of the women -- men and women we will look investments in the northeast corridor. that i
we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with...
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federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide tomorrow if they need to look for a new boss. they were holding a special meeting to decide whether to looking for a new executive director. current chief is the leading candidate to run the washington d.c. airport authority. he is offered that job, he will stay on san francisco 60 days to help with the transition. >> a supervisors committee is voting today on a key move to keep twitter headquartered in the city. popular social networking site has been exploring a few miles south to brisbane where there is no payroll tax. a supervisor represents the area where twitter
federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide...
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earlier today in the u.s. house they passed the sixth temporary spending measure for fiscal year 2011, which will fund the federal government through april 8 and cut $6 billion over that three-week period. the final vote was 271-158 with 186 democrats, republicans, rather, and 85 democrats voting aye and 54 republicans joining 104 democrats voting against that temporary spending measure that now goes to the u.s. senate. we're going to show you debate from earlier in the u.s. house on the continuing resolution. the chair recognizes the gentleman from kentucky. mr. rogers: i ask unanimous consent that all members have five lennell slative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h.j.res. 248 and that i may include tabular material on the same. thepeaker pro tempore: so ordered. mr. rogers: i yield myself such time as i may consume. i rise today to support h. -- h.j.res. 48, the fiscal year 2011 further continuing appropriations resolution. this temporary c.r. will allow
earlier today in the u.s. house they passed the sixth temporary spending measure for fiscal year 2011, which will fund the federal government through april 8 and cut $6 billion over that three-week period. the final vote was 271-158 with 186 democrats, republicans, rather, and 85 democrats voting aye and 54 republicans joining 104 democrats voting against that temporary spending measure that now goes to the u.s. senate. we're going to show you debate from earlier in the u.s. house on the...
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meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >> the fires would so hot it would send radioactive particles across the pacific. >> but the nuclear regulatory commission there is a low likelihood that radiation would reach the u.s. in harmful levels. >> despite the assurance that no harmful raise levels, there is creating a run on a specific pill. they say they are getting ten to 20 calls a day for potassium iodide pills. many pharmacies say they have sold out. the tablets usually sell for ten dollars a bottle about but they are going for as much at $60 on ebay. they say the buying spree
meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >>...
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libya is a world without u.s. leadership looks like. quote, this is the obamathis is conception of the u.s. role in the world to work through multilateral organizations and d bilateral relationships to makea sure the steps we are taking are amplified. there was the spokes deacons book and by the national security spokesman been rhodes as quoted in "the washington post." they bombed us with thankery airplanes, missiles coming froma every direction. we need international support at least a no-fly zone. why is the world not supportingm us? this from the rubble mohammed on march 10th wall street journal".reedom. they are fighting for freedom. they're fighting an anÍbal situation on the battlefield. least we c te least we can do, the very least we can do is recognizefrem their struggle for freedom and give them some assistance. otherwise as the president's national security adviser statel on friday qaddafi will prevail. i will send a signal throughout the world that we will haveanane tannin and squares in this world i yield to my colleague
libya is a world without u.s. leadership looks like. quote, this is the obamathis is conception of the u.s. role in the world to work through multilateral organizations and d bilateral relationships to makea sure the steps we are taking are amplified. there was the spokes deacons book and by the national security spokesman been rhodes as quoted in "the washington post." they bombed us with thankery airplanes, missiles coming froma every direction. we need international support at...
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there was layoffs of over 6,000 researchers at our u.s. la are atories. -- laboratories. the energy issues that you talked about would not be funded going forward. and in the national institutes of health, cancer research, heart ailment research, those were also cut. so one thing after another, that new technology, including the new technology for the health of americans was defunded. mr. tonko: and i would add to that, mr. garamendi, representative garamendi, we dismantled the ability to forecast tsunamis. we just saw the devastation in japan with that horrific earthquake. we took away for scientists to address our own public safety. how wrong can we be here? mr. garamendi: will you yield back for a moment? mr. tonko: absolutely. mr. garamendi: not more than 23 minutes ago did the house vote to remove almost $120 billion of funding for the national oceanic and atmospheric administration. that's where the information comes from about the tsunami. the tsunami warning came were that agency and here we find the republicans pulling money out of that not more than 20 minutes a
there was layoffs of over 6,000 researchers at our u.s. la are atories. -- laboratories. the energy issues that you talked about would not be funded going forward. and in the national institutes of health, cancer research, heart ailment research, those were also cut. so one thing after another, that new technology, including the new technology for the health of americans was defunded. mr. tonko: and i would add to that, mr. garamendi, representative garamendi, we dismantled the ability to...
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the u.s. up to where they are in europe. these new regulations would destroy jobs at a time when americans need them the most. and they'd be especially devastatdevastating to states ln candidate other coal states. it would jeopardize the livelihoods of the 18,000 minors in kentucky and the additional 200,000 jobs that depend on coal production and the low cost of electricity that kentuckians enjoy. they'd raise the price of everything from electricity, gasoline, fertilizer to the food we eat. and that's why farmers, builders, manufacturers, small businesses, and the u.s. chamber of commerce oppose them and support an effort to stop them. but the white house is determined to get its way, and that's why they're attempting to do through regulation what they couldn't do through legislation, regardless of whether the american people want it or not. in my view, it's an insult to the millions of americans who are already struggling to make ends meet to find job. 14 million americans are looking for w
the u.s. up to where they are in europe. these new regulations would destroy jobs at a time when americans need them the most. and they'd be especially devastatdevastating to states ln candidate other coal states. it would jeopardize the livelihoods of the 18,000 minors in kentucky and the additional 200,000 jobs that depend on coal production and the low cost of electricity that kentuckians enjoy. they'd raise the price of everything from electricity, gasoline, fertilizer to the food we eat....